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NPR retracts claim Alito was retiring after mishearing

NPR retracted a story falsely reporting Justice Samuel Alito was retiring after correspondent Nina Totenberg misheard an announcement.
WHO: NPR and correspondent Nina Totenberg
WHAT: NPR retracted a story falsely claiming Justice Samuel Alito was retiring after a misheard announcement.
WHEN: Jun 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The claim was based on a misheard announcement by correspondent Nina Totenberg.

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